Australia's inflation rate drops to 3.8% in June
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Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Australia
June 2026
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Headline inflation fell from 4% to 3.8% in June. Trimmed mean inflation remained steady at 3.6%. Housing costs rose by 6.8%, remaining the largest contributor to inflation. The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep interest rates on hold.
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